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Millennials on track to retire early are maxing out HSAs to supplement their savings. Here's who's eligible, and how you can use it to grow your money.
If you have a high deductible health plan (HDHP), you can save and invest in a health savings accou…
Kathleen Elkins
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An IRA CD is a conservative investment account for people nearing retirement
An IRA CD is a type of retirement account that guarantees a certain rate of return. It can be a goo…
Laura Grace Tarpley, CEPF
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9 ways to withdraw money early from your IRA - without paying a penalty
IRAs were designed as a tax advantaged way to encourage individuals to save for retirement. You can…
Walecia Konrad
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Borrowing from your 401(k) plan can be helpful in accessing funds when you need it - here's what to know
A 401(k) loan allows you to borrow from your retirement account. But you'll have to pay interest an…
Choncé Maddox
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Understanding Roth IRA withdrawal rules helps you avoid taking money too soon, triggering taxes and penalties
Roth IRA withdrawal rules are more flexible than those for traditional IRAs, but you don't get a fr…
Jean Folger
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The rule of 55 lets you tap into your 401(k) early without paying a penalty, but only if you meet the age requirement and other terms
Under the rule of 55, if you have left your employer and are over 55, you can withdraw money from y…
Clint Proctor
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What is the Roth IRA 5-year rule? Important guidelines for withdrawing IRA earnings
The Roth IRA 5-year rule applies in three situations: withdrawing account earnings, converting a tr…
Janet Berry-Johnson
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How to withdraw from your traditional 401(k) account early — the strategies to avoid penalties and fees
A 401(k) early withdrawal —taking funds from the account before age 59½ — usually triggers a 20% ta…
Jean Folger
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Inheriting an IRA? Here are all the options and withdrawal rules beneficiaries should know
An inherited IRA is established with funds bequeathed from a deceased person's IRA or 401(k). Benef…
Lee Huffman
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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What's the difference?
A traditional IRA allows you to make pre-tax contributions to save for retirement, while Roth IRAs …
Lauren Perez
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What to know about SIMPLE IRAs: Retirement accounts for small businesses and their employees
A SIMPLE IRA is a retirement account option offered by small businesses with 100 employees or less.
Aly J. Yale
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What to know about SEP IRAs: retirement plans that business owners can establish for employees
SEP IRA is a retirement savings plan for business owners and self-employed people. A SEP plan has h…
Lydia Kibet
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Roth 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: How each of these after-tax retirement accounts can help maximize your savings
Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA accounts are funded with after-tax dollars and provide tax-free distributi…
Melanie Lockert
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Understanding the key differences between an IRA and a 401(k)
When it comes to 401(k) plans and IRAs, neither option is better in general, but depending on the f…
Choncé Maddox
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Here are 5 steps to opening an IRA to start saving for retirement
You can open an IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, via several kinds of institutions, including…
Aly J. Yale
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A guide to IRAs: Tax-advantaged investing accounts that help you save for retirement
An IRA is a kind of retirement account for individuals. There are several types of IRAs to choose f…
Aly J. Yale
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3 steps to start building your own retirement plan
Experts recommend planning for retirement as early as possible. These 4 steps can help guide you to…
Alexander Webb
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Backdoor Roth IRA: Understanding the loophole that gives high-income earners the tax benefits of a Roth IRA
A backdoor Roth IRA is a completely legal strategy for high-income taxpayers to avoid the Roth's in…
Amena Saad
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What is a Roth IRA? How to take advantage of after-tax benefits when saving for retirement
Roth IRAs are a type of individual retirement account in which you pay taxes now rather than later.…
Aly J. Yale
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Opening a Roth IRA for your kids offers investment options, tax-free growth, and a great lesson in how to save
A Roth IRA for kids can help young wage-earners save for retirement, a first home, or their educati…